Georgian-inspired brick mansion wins approval from Palm Beach’s Architectural Commission
- Jake Nicholas
- Feb 21
- 2 min read
A proposed brick mansion at 315 Chapel Hill Road in Palm Beach, designed by Spina O'Rourke + Partners, has received conditional approval from the town’s Architectural Commission.
At its latest meeting, the board approved most of the Georgian-inspired design for the two-story mansion, which is planned for a double lot overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway near the Royal Poinciana Chapel. However, commissioners requested modifications to several architectural elements, including window designs, shutters, a bay window, a driveway gate, a rear porch, and the front entry.
The board also requested material samples for the exterior brick and limestone base of the bay window, along with improved detailing on the two gable-end units.
The board largely supported the overall design of the eight-bedroom, 16,522-square-foot residence. The updated plans, presented by architect Nelo Freijomel of Spina O'Rourke+Partners, addressed previous concerns regarding scale and façade monotony, incorporating changes such as the removal of a second garage and adjustments to the lakefront elevation.
The project also required a height-related zoning variance, which was unanimously granted by the Town Council on Feb. 12. If constructed, the mansion will feature a reclaimed-brick façade, limestone cornices, copper elements, and mahogany and steel-framed windows, with a roof covered in traditional “perfection shingles.”
One of the key considerations in the mansion’s design is its relationship to the neighboring Royal Poinciana Chapel’s iconic kapok tree, which is protected under the town’s rare-and-specimen tree program.
The landscape plan, designed by Nievera Williams Design, ensures the tree remains a focal point of the property.
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